Product description

Inflatable armbands (swimming).

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The product does not comply with the labeling requirements of Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2009 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys because the wording of the warning is incorrect and the size of the warning is 2-2.5mm in height rather than the required minimum of 6mm.

The hazards to consumers

If consumers are unable to easily read the warning labels they may be unaware of the potential drowning hazard.

What consumers should do

Consumers should return the product to Spend A Penny for a full refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Spend A Penny Discount Variety Stores

Ardrossan Discount Variety Store

Identifying product features

9 339640 079697 Spend A Penny code - 10001721

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

9 339640 079697
Spend A Penny code - 10001721

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

South Australia

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2015/15024 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.

Product questions

Speak to the Office of the Technical Regulator (SA) if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.